Currently relaxing with friends on the Isle of Arran. First time here and the sunshine is lovely. :-)
Joe Slater
@drjoeslater.bsky.social
Lecturer in moral/political philosophy at @uofglasgow.bsky.social. Likes drinking tea and board games. Does research on myriad topics, including philosophy of sport, AI, and normative ethics. [He/him]
A lof of this resonates with me. The effects of the current university context on our relationships with colleagues and students are so miserable and exhausting.
Olivia Guest · Ολίβια Γκεστ@olivia.science · 3d agoIf useful, here's my attempt to process my feelings about how I feel sadly kinda — or rather very — sick from all this AI fascist nonsense as an academic. 😶🌫️ I'd be pleased if even one person finds something useful because there's something to be said for processing this all together, so, um, enjoy?
Given what I've said about this before, I'll be pleased if Burnham does scrap these plans. #JuryTrials #PhilLaw www.theguardian.com/law/2026/jul...
Andy Burnham signals he will scrap plans to curb jury trials
Prime minister says he has concerns about one of most significant proposals from Keir Starmer’s government
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Joe Slater@drjoeslater.bsky.social · 6mo agoNew thing just came out - a blog post for the Public Ethics (@publicethicsblog.bsky.social) about the proposed changes to jury use in England and Wales. www.publicethics.org/post/should-... #PhilSky #PhilLaw #PublicPhilosophy #ShamelessSelfPromotion
Had an exhausting and unsuccessful day of flat-hunting. If anyone's got any top tips for finding somewhere decent to rent in Bristol, let me know!
🚨 NEW: Count Binface has revealed his manifesto for the Clacton by-election
Given that Agentina should probably have been down to 8 players in the final, and were beneficiaries of some extremely questionable calls throughout the tournament, this is laughable as well as pathetic. www.lbc.co.uk/article/arge...
Argentine fans' petition to replay 2026 World Cup Final passes 80,000 after claims referee 'was bribed' | LBC
Supporters have alleged officiating "irregularities" during the match, but FIFA regulations do not permit replays based on fan dissatisfaction
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"We really need to work on the ethical implications of AI!" OK, cool, about how it's making poor people's lives worse? "... No" About how it's destroying education? "No not that" OK so which ethical implications are you talking about? "Oh, you know the ones ;)"
Argentina deserved losers. Spain very solid for the whole tournament, and again tonight.
Yes, Argentina the first ever World Cup finalist to not have a shot in the 90 minutes.
Being an England fan in Glasgow, channeling Kipling, being hated, not giving way to hating. #ItsComingHome (maybe)
The UK's June heatwave caused a £2.4bn hit to productivity, says a new report It says the cost of extreme heat could reach £6bn/yr by 2030 Interesting, bc we tend to focus on the cost of cutting emissions, rather than cost of failing to do so… www.verdantthinking....
I've got some news: whether or not football is coming back to England, I will be returning after 20 years in Scotland. I've been offered a two-year lectureship at Bristol, starting in September, and have accepted. Currently terrified by moving/logistics, but excited to start a new chapter.
I don't dislike this one (I actually kinda like all the Fifa ones this year), but the laugh at the start reminds me of a crazy laugh from one of the N64 Zelda games: www.youtube.com/watch?v=eu8I... #WorldCupSongs
Los Ángeles Azules, Belinda, FIFA Sound - Por Ella (FIFA World Cup 2026™)
YouTube video by FIFA
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There are some very good football songs. However, this one was inflicted on me recently, and it might be the worst one I've heard this World Cup. A friend forced me to hear it; maybe curiosity will do the same to you: www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSS9... #WorldCupSongs
2026 ENGLAND WORLD CUP SONG - WE'RE TELLIN EM - SONNY GREEN
YouTube video by Sonny Green
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Wonderful history of @countbinface.bsky.social thread here!
madeline odent@oldenoughtosay.com · 4w agoRight. Okay. This requires some backstory. In 1984, a small, low budget film studio in North Carolina produced a parody of Star Wars, called Hyperspace. It was released in the U.K. as ‘Gremloids’. The main character, shown here, was Lord Buckethead.
Does Count Binface actually want to win? If not, he might getting a bit worried now...
Got up early today to travel for a job talk (in-person!), with an interview tomorrow. Feeling sleepy.
Colombia v Switzerland being referred to as Charlie v The Chocolate Factory.
I’m in absolute bits I’m so sorry if you went to bed and didn’t see this live
I wrote about 19th century silk weavers growing flowers, hobby obsessions, and the choice between revolutionary and reactionary nostalgia in Aeon aeon.co/essays/the-r...
Don't get much love around Glasgow in this outfit, with the exception of this little guy. #ComeOnEngland
Mostly listening to England songs right now, but this France one slaps: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ym5t... #WorldCupSongs
"Imbattables" - France World Cup 2026 Song
YouTube video by All About Barca
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